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Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach

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A white cabin with a wooden deck on a calm lake, surrounded by trees.
A lakeside property with a wooden deck, a white building with a dark roof, and dense greenery.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a round rug, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a railing, a table with chairs, and an umbrella.
Relaxing lounge area with a sectional sofa and built-in closet storage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Vashon, WA
  • Place, Vashon Center for the Arts
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, KVI Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach

Stay over the tides. Watch the sunrise across the water. Explore your private beach. Fish, paddle or swim off the deck into Puget Sound. Hike off the property into old-growth Burton Woods. Bike the Burton loop. Walk to your watercraft rental.

Enjoy a seamless arrival and departure with our secure, on-site lockbox. This feature allows you to check yourself in at your convenience, ensuring a smooth, flexible start and end to your stay.

Our overwater Eco Cottage on Vashon is a rare solar-powered home on pilings located on a private beach in Quartermaster Harbor on the Burton Peninsula. A short walk down to the wrap-around deck will find you nestled in views and surrounded by wildlife. Quartermaster Harbor is an Audubon hot spot.

Hear the water under you during high tide and beach comb the bounty of the Salish Sea during low tide. You will enjoy a large bay window with a skylight over the water to the east, French doors that open onto the deck to the north, and a garden window to the south.

At only 500 sq ft, the cottage is an intimate, elegant abode made for two. Please note that unless otherwise agreed, no children are allowed to stay. Surrounded on all sides by nature, it features an organic queen mattress and bed linens. The kitchen is fully equipped. We have a flat screen tv for watching movies with the dvd player and broadband wi-fi for accessing high-speed internet.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
No persons less than 28 years of age.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no candles, fireworks, or open flames.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Return the keys
The most helpful thing for our cleaners is to do your dishes before leaving.
Put the key back in the lockbox.
Only if you feel inspired, take up the trash and recycling to the driveway entrance bins :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 680011vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Vashon Island

Located in Vashon Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Point Robinson Park and Point Robinson Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Seahurst Park and KVI Beach. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Vashon, WA

What's nearby

  • Vashon Center for the Arts - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Blue Heron Art Center - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • KVI Beach - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ober Park - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 43 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪North 47 Brewing Co. - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Vashon Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Overwater Eco-Cottage on Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vashon Island holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Vashon Center for the Arts, KVI Beach and Ober Park. Point Robinson Park and Point Defiance Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Barron Steffen

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To tell you a little about us, I own my own music business, Barron’s Big Band, and was an elementary teacher at Chautauqua Elementary here on Vashon Island. I now teach The Yoga of Mindset to children and adults. My wife recently passed away, but Seana was the founder of the Restorative Leadership Institute.

Why they chose this property

Nestled on the secluded Burton Peninsula within a protected Audubon bird hot spot, the old-growth forest trails of Burton Woods are right across the street, and you are just a short walk or bike ride from kayak and paddleboard rentals at Jensen Point, the local Burton espresso stand, and a historic neighborhood market.

What makes this property unique

At high tide, the water flows directly beneath the wrap-around deck, creating a soothing rhythm to fall asleep to and allowing you to swim, paddle, or fish right off the edge. As the tide recedes, it transforms into a private beach oasis perfect for beachcombing and exploring the rich marine life of the Salish Sea.

Our comfortable 500-square-foot sanctuary features an organic rubber mattress, a fully equipped kitchen, and a massive bay window with an overhead skylight designed to capture breathtaking overwater sunrises.

While the cottage offers quiet seclusion down a private flight of stairs, it perfectly balances that with easy island access. The old-growth forest trails of Burton Woods are right across the street, and you are just a short walk or bike ride from kayak and paddleboard rentals at Jensen Point, the local Burton espresso stand, and a historic neighborhood market. Combining sustainable, low-footprint living with elegant comfort, this unique overwater retreat is a masterfully crafted haven designed for two people to completely unplug, watch the wildlife, and exhale.

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